Asked directly by reporters on Friday if he was confident about Barkley's contract situation, Koeman said: "No". As Koeman says, Everton will either retain arguably their second-best player (Romelu Lukaku's future will likely turn into a protracted transfer saga as well), or they'll cash in for a fee of around $30 million. Continua a leggere...

The Anaheim Ducks are repeatedly driving home one point against their opponents on their run to the Western Conference finals: No lead is safe against them. You can't go too high or too low after a loss or a win. The Predators also have been physical, and defenseman P.K. Subban said he thinks they've been doing a good job so far, particularly Johansen. Continua a leggere...

American McGirt and Canadian Hughes will take a one-shot lead into day two of golf's unofficial fifth major, with JB Holmes, Chez Reavie, Jon Rahm and Alex Noren (68) trailing in third at four under. 17 and his second shot at No. 18 into the water to set up double bogeys. "So just working on that, as I said, but the warm weather helps, it helps it stay a little looser". Continua a leggere...

ESPN's Jackie MacMullan said this week on "Bob Ryan's Boston Podcast" that Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge attempted to trade Thomas past year to acquire an additional lottery pick. The reason for Markelle Fultz? If the Celtics don't want to draft, can they go out and trade it? "He asks questions; I answer them", Thomas told ESPN. Continua a leggere...

Their increasing frustration, delaying of contract negotiations and apparent unhappiness with some teammates all point towards an impending exit this summer with just one year remaining on their contracts. Watford said this week that manager Walter Mazzari would step down after the final game of the season against Manchester City . We are professional and we want to win. Continua a leggere...

Real Madrid full-back Marcelo insists his side were never afraid of failing to reach the Champions League final despite their 2-1 second-leg defeat to Atletico Madrid. Accordingly, many Atletico fans took to opportunity to take home souvenir from their ground as they ripped up hundreds of seats after the Real game. Continua a leggere...

The series is even for the first time since it started, and it's up to the Penguins to respond. We took a deep breath and we kind of regrouped ourselves and said, 'Let's go after it in Game 5 .' And it took until the third period of Game 5 to get going and get rewarded for it. Continua a leggere...

Fleury had been nothing short of brilliant in stepping in for an injured Murray (lower body), lifting the Penguins past Columbus and Washington and stopping 56 of 58 shots versus Ottawa in the first two games before getting shredded for four goals on nine shots in the first period in a 5-1 loss on Wednesday. Continua a leggere...

But even though rain hasn't been a factor yet this year, track conditions have been at their most hard. Practice prior to qualifying will begin at 8 a.m. But Spain did at least feel like a step in the right direction, and with the emphasis on aerodynamics and chassis-build at next weekend's Monaco Grand Prix rather than the top speed that the Honda clearly lacks, McLaren should be in good nick... Continua a leggere...

In De Gea's absence, Romero showed all of his qualities against the Saints on Wednesday evening as he was awarded the Man of the Match award for his performance, which included a penalty save. De Gea has always been linked with a move to Real Madrid, but speculation has ramped up in recent weeks to suggest that this time round it could genuinely happen. Continua a leggere...

Usmanov now owns 30 per cent of the Gunners but does not hold a seat on the board and repeatedly blamed majority shareholder Kroenke for the club's inability to compete for the game's biggest prizes in recent seasons. Arsenal appear set to miss out on Champions League football, and finish fifth in the Premier League, for the first time in Arsene Wenger's 21 years in charge which has fuelled a g... Continua a leggere...

Now, the Golden State Warriors are playing in the Western Conference Finals against Coach Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs. Kawhi Leonard did not play due to a lingering ankle injury. On defense, Durant, Iguodala and Green's ability to switch means the Warriors don't lose a step on that end of the floor either. "I expect them to come away with one win, and it wouldn't surprise me if they... Continua a leggere...

The European Ryder Cup stalwart jumped at the opportunity to compete in golf's unofficial fifth major at TPC Sawgrass last week and wound up in a tie for second, three shots behind victor Kim Si-woo. "I feel like I'm still dreaming that I won this championship", Kim said. "I haven't decided yet (when he will go), but I have five years of exemption, so we will see". Continua a leggere...

But it was Olynyk's remarkable display off the bench that proved decisive as the Celtics clinched their first Eastern Conference finals berth since 2012. The defeat marked another frustrating end for Washington . Bradley Beal led the Wizards - which was playing it its first Game 7 since 1979 - with 38 points, including 24 in the second half. Continua a leggere...